Strategic Investment Grants
What Is SIG?
Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) provide up to $1000 for expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events. SIG enables artists and teachers to advance their professional careers and supports nonprofit organizations in the advancement of arts-related programs.
What does SIG Support?
promote its "Nutcracker" performances.
SIG supports a wide variety of arts-related activities and opportunities:
- Attendance at workshops, trainings, residencies, or conferences
- Exhibiting at trade shows, gallery showings conferences, festivals, or other art events
- Public outreach and marketing for events or publications
- Expansion of online presence or entry into new online marketplaces
- Performances, public art installations, demonstrations, or exhibitions
- Investments in technology or tools that represent a clear step forward professionally
Did I miss the deadline?
We hope not! Applications are due on the 15th of each month by 11:59 p.m. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day. Applications must be submitted electronically via the online grant system. Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed the following month.
For more information about the review process or for assistance with the application, email brian.moody2@mt.gov.
What do I need to know?
SIG has distinct questions, eligibility requirements, and review criteria for artist applicants and 501(c)3 organization applicants. Click below to learn more.
Can I see what successful grants look like?
Absolutely. The Strategic Investment Grant committee meets monthly to discuss applications. These meetings are open to the public. For an agenda and meeting information visit the Council Meetings page.
Great. I have questions!
Brian Moody
brian.moody2@mt.gov
406-444-4700
